Subject: DAGAZette: Volume IV, Issue 5
From: "DAGA Team" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 14:17:10 -0500

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_DAGAZette
Volume IV, Issue 5        February 9, 2011_

_Upcoming Events_

_Upcoming Events_

_Registration is now open!_
_2011 DAGA Spring Reception and Dinner_
_March 6, 2011 _
_6:00 PM – 9:00 PM_
_La Maison Francaise_

DAGA will hold our annual Spring Reception and Dinner on Sunday, March 6,
2011 at La Maison Francaise at the French Embassy at 4101 Reservoir Road,
NW, Washington, DC. We will begin with a reception at 6:00 PM and dinner
will be served at 7:00 PM. This event is DAGA’s largest event of the year.
Last year, we hosted 17 Attorneys General and 200 members and special
guests.

_Registration is now open. Guests must register to attend this event. Guests
who do not register in advance will not be permitted to enter the embassy
for security reasons. _[2]Click here to register.
  Links:
    2. http://www.democraticags.org/events.php

Parking space is limited, but DAGA will provide shuttle service from the
Fairmont to the Embassy. You will need to let us know in advance if you plan
to park on the embassy’s premises.

Dress for this event is business. We will have coat check available for
outerwear.

We are not holding a room block for this event, so please plan any overnight
accommodations you will need accordingly.  Additional details of the event
will be released in the coming weeks.  In the meantime, please do not
hesitate to contact us at 303.831.0100 or [email-masked] with any
questions you may have.

_Save the Date!_
_2011 DAGA Spring Policy Conference_
_May 12-13, 2011_
_Ritz Carlton, New Orleans_
_921 Canal Street_
_New Orleans, LA_

DAGA hits the Big Easy for the 2011 DAGA Spring Policy Conference on May
12-13, 2011 at the Ritz-Carlton on Canal Street in New Orleans!  We expect a
great turn-out for this event as we gather in this historic city for 2 days
of great discussion and world famous dining. We hope you will mark your
calendar for this festive and important event!

Program planning is well underway and an invitation and agenda in formation
will be released in the coming weeks.  In the meantime, you can reserve your
room at the Ritz-Carlton by [3]clicking here  with group code BLFBLFA or by
calling 1.800.826.8987 and asking for the Democratic Attorneys General
Association room block.  DAGA has secured a room rate of $219 per night +
tax and applicable fees. Rooms are limited and we cannot guarantee
availability if the room block sells out. The room block will close on
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 and DAGA cannot guarantee rate or room availability
after that date. The Ritz requires The Ritz Carlton requires a deposit for
your first night’s stay and a credit card number when you reserve your room;
as always, you are responsible making your reservation and for hotel costs.
In the event you need to cancel, we will do our best to resell your room,
but if we cannot, and you cancel any later than 72 hours prior to scheduled
arrival, you will be responsible for the hotel’s cancellation fee of one
night’s charge plus tax. Please contact Andrea Mietus at
[4][email-masked] 301.309.1908 if you need assistance with
accommodations.
  Links:
    3. http://reservations.ritzcarlton.com/ritz/reservation/availability.mi?propertyCode=MSYRZ&groupCode=BLFBLFA
    4. mailto:[email-masked]

Registration will open in mid-March. In the meantime, please don’t hesitate
to contact Jenifer Freeman Fuller at 303.831.0100 with any questions.

We hope to see you in New Orleans!

_In the News_

[5]Lynch threatens to veto bill aimed at blocking federal health care
mandate
New Hampshire Union Leader By Gary Rayno – February 9, 2011
CONCORD – Gov. John Lynch said he would veto a bill directing the Attorney
General to join a multi-state lawsuit challenging the federal health care
reform act if it reaches his desk.
  Links:
    5. http://www.weeklycontestwinner.org/prize/?kword=Newhampshirecom

[6]Corbett picks female attorney general
_Allegheny County prosecutor would be only second woman in the job._
Allentown Morning Call - By John L. Micek – February 8, 2011
HARRISBURG — — Gov. Tom Corbett has nominated a veteran prosecutor from
western Pennsylvania to serve as the state's new attorney general.
  Links:
    6. http://articles.mcall.com/2011-02-08/news/mc-pa-new-attorney-general-20110208_1_tom-corbett-bonusgate-matter-senate-leaders

[7]Koster wants stronger domestic violence laws in Missouri
St. Louis Post Dispatch – By Nancy Cambria - February 9, 2011
Missouri's attorney general said Tuesday that lawmakers must strengthen
domestic violence laws so victims are better protected and abusers don't
fall through the cracks in court orders of protection.
  Links:
    7. http://www.stltoday.com/news/state-and-regional/missouri/article_938944b6-39b1-54db-bfdd-89a8c5c4b73b.html

[8]Attorney General Urges State Regulators To Reject CL&P Plan To Install
New Meters
The Hartford Courant – By Janice Podsada - February 08, 2011
Attorney General George Jepsen is urging state utility regulators to reject
a request by Connecticut Light & Power Co. to replace customers' existing
electric meters with a new metering system that could cost the company's
ratepayers a half-billion dollars.
  Links:
    8. http://articles.courant.com/2011-02-08/business/hc-ct-clp-meters-20110208_1_current-meters-cl-p-new-meters

[9]Hearings to be held on bullying law in Mass.
Boston Globe - February 8, 2011
BOSTON—The state's 9-month-old anti-bullying law is getting its first
review.
  Links:
    9. http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/02/08/hearings_to_be_held_on_bullying_law_in_mass

[10]Panel passes civil unions bill
The full House could vote on the measure in the next few days
Honolulu Star-Adviser - By B.J. Reyes – February 9, 2011
The state House Judiciary Committee voted last night to approve a
civil-unions bill with amendments to ensure that the relationships are
recognized in the tax code and are under the jurisdiction of family court.
  Links:
    10. http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/hawaiinews/20110209_Panel_passes_civil_unions_bill.html

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